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Harrogate Week 2006 to deliver outstanding training
31 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Press Release
The GTC is encouraging greenkeepers and their employers to get the most out of Harrogate Week 2006, including an impressive education programme.
Exploring beneath the surface of soil-based sports fields down under
31 Oct 2005 -
Consultancy -
Dr Richard Gibbs
Since the mid-1990s there has been a requirement for local authorities in New Zealand to implement ‘asset management plans’ and ‘customer-agreed’ service levels, a move reinforced by the expectations of the Local Government Act 2002. More Inside.
Pesticides Training and Certification – An Update
31 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Ian Gower
- 1 comment
The new Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Plant Protection Products which replaces the old “Green Code” is due for publication early on the new year. A separate amenity leaflet is to be prepared to assist in the communication of the new Code of Practice to amenity users. More Inside.
Mower's all-round abilities impress Contracts Firm
31 Oct 2005 -
Industry -
Mike Bird
Ireland’s leading commercial landscaping firm is confident that Kubota ZD28 ride-on zero-turn mowers will become the mainstay of its grass-cutting fleet over the next two to three years.
AH AGRONOMY evolves into STCA
31 Oct 2005 -
Industry -
Press Release
George Attwood-Harris, Managing Director of the recently formed Sports Turf Consultancy Associates Ltd (STCA) is a respected Agronomist, who has worked as an independent Consultant in sports and fine turf under the name AH Agronomy for many years.
Toro Greensmaster wins at World Croquet Championship
30 Oct 2005 -
Industry -
Lucy Ohsten
Toro’s popular Greensmaster 1000 mower was voted a winner at this year’s World Croquet Championship at The Cheltenham Croquet Club. Lawns manager David Magee bought in the new greens mower to cut his 11 courts for the contest-detials inside
Grand Designs
29 Oct 2005 -
Industry -
Chris Bassett
A garden designer with ideas for creating open spaces which people will want to enjoy recently contacted the Artificial Lawn Company when choosing an artificial lawn to be used for the Urban Jungle garden at the Cityscape exhibition in London.
Bradford Golf Club
28 Oct 2005 -
Golf -
David Markham
Bradford Golf Club have solved a drainage problem on their three wettest greens by using a mole ploughing machine as part of a gravel banding exercise.
BIGGA award CPD credits for NTF Conference, Blackpool 2005
28 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Martyn Jones
BIGGA members registered on the Continuing Professional Development Scheme and working towards Master Greenkeeper status can claim their CPD credits for attending all or part of the comprehensive programme on offer at the National Turfgrass Foundation ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ Conference to be staged at the Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, 5th to 8th December 2005 inclusive. More Inside.
New lecturer appointed at Myerscough College
28 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Jennifer Stocks
The Sportsturf team at Myerscough College welcomes a new addition to the teaching team this month. Dr. Andy Owen has joined the College from the Sports Turf Research Institute-details inside
Influx of diseases
28 Oct 2005 -
Training -
Laurence Gale MSc
Autumn is a time of the year when we usually see a greater influx of disease’s in turfgrass swards. This is mainly due to a combination of factors prevailing at the same time. Diseases of turf grasses result from infection by living organisms such as a fungus, bacteria, virus or nematode. A susceptible plant, favourable environment and a plant disease causal agent must be present over a period of time for a disease to occur.
Not just for kids...
27 Oct 2005 -
General News -
Steve Mitchell
If you’re mad about John Deere, then the company’s new 2005/2006 Collection catalogue is an absolute must. Birthdays, Xmas, work, rest and play – there’s a leaping deer logo for every occasion, and every generation-details inside
Settling in at St Albans
27 Oct 2005 -
General Sports -
Ian Smith
- 4 comments
Doesn’t time fly when you are busy. It has been over three years since the new school playing fields were constructed back in 2002. And what a difference they have made to the school’s reputation. The growth and interest in sport participation has doubled. With well over 700 pupils regularly using the new facilities. More Inside.
The Wimbledon Way
27 Oct 2005 -
Tennis -
Laurence Gale MSc
Chapel Allerton Tennis Club Head Groundsman Anthony Asquith is always keen on keeping up with the latest grounds maintenance methods and technologies. One way of doing this is to arrange a number of talks and presentations from some of the countries leading Groundsmen at Chapel Allerton Tennis Club. Working closely with David Robinson, chairman of the Yorkshire branch of the I.O.G Anthony was able to arrange for Eddie Seaward to come up to Chapel Allerton to talk about his career and developments at the All England Tennis Club. More Inside.
Exciting times ahead at Doncaster
26 Oct 2005 -
Football -
Andy Thompson
- 14 comments
We never have a dull moment here at the Belle Vue stadium especially during the months of January –September when there never seems enough hours in the day to prepare and maintain the pitch for both Rugby and Football. More Inside.
Are you looking for a Groundsman/Greenkeeper?
26 Oct 2005 -
General News -
Editor
The Pitchcare job section offers all the latest jobs available for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers, but there is also a section here that allows those looking to broaden their career the opportunity to post details on-line for prospective employers-details inside
Charterhouse tee off for charity
26 Oct 2005 -
Golf -
Editor
A golfing foursome from Charterhouse Turf Machinery has helped raise £5,750 for two baby care hospital facilities in the south west of England.
The Charterhouse team comprised Lee Strutt, John Ryan, Paul Bacon and Nick Darking-details inside
Arsenal light up Highbury pitch
26 Oct 2005 -
Best of the Rest -
Editor
Arsenal Football Club is the first Club in the UK to invest in a full scale revolutionary pitch growth and lighting system, which will help produce perfect grass growing conditions, even in the winter months-details inside
Potters bowled over by Dennis
26 Oct 2005 -
Bowls -
Sue Meeken
- 2 comments
Initially I was in the market for a spiker and scarifier, plus a lightweight mower for cutting in winter without harming the turf. But when my local turf equipment dealer, Ben Burgess Ltd of Norwich, told me I could do everything with one FT510 plus attachments, I was fascinated-details inside
Top qualification secured by Turfmech employee
25 Oct 2005 -
General News -
Mike Bird
James Till has marked six years’ service with Hixon, Staffordshire engineering firm, Turfmech Machinery, by gaining a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply-details inside